Bagged the International over 7f here (good to soft) in July and produced a really smart handicap performance when following up over 6.5f at the Doncaster St Leger meeting. Seemed amiss on final outing but has an excellent record fresh and makes plenty of appeal.
Made a winning reappearance in a 5.5f Chantilly Group 3 last season before having his limitations exposed in Group company. Drops in grade now and is likely to be ready for this return, so he's a definite player.
Smart gelding. 10/1, career best when winning 22-runner handicap at York (6f, soft), suited by emphasis on stamina. Off 161 days. Obvious claims on return, although race might not be run to suit.
Low-mileage 4-y-o who looked a sprinter going places when landing 6f handicaps at Newmarket and Ascot last spring. Didn't fully kick on but likely to be right back on his game now fresh from 6 months off, so warrants plenty of respect.
Useful filly who shaped as if she'd strip fitter for the run when fifth in a handicap at Wolverhampton last time. Out of her depth in this company, though.
Likeable filly who enjoyed a productive campaign last season, narrowly denied in a listed contest at Newmarket on her final outing 5 months ago. Could feature under a positive ride.
Progressive last season, winning four times and signing off with a good second in listed company at Newmarket 141 days ago. Needs further improvement if he's to trouble some of these rivals on reappearance.
BARADAR was firmly on the up prior to seeming amiss at Ascot on his final outing last season but, freshened up, he's likely to put up a bold showing on return. Montassib is closely matched with the selection on form, so he's regarded as a big player along with Orazio.